Running 2007 NHL regular season thread

I just learned that I have NHL Network.

 

We have a free preview here until the end of the month.

 

I get it free permanently. Of course, still no NFL Network.

 

Only two games tonight: Lightning-Rangers at 7 and Washington-Toronto at 7:30.

I find myself really enjoying watching the Blackhawks and Avs. Lots of young talent on those teams.

 

Did David Bolland do anything? Any points?

 

I get NFL Network and wish I got NHL Network. I'd gladly trade.

 

Nothing yet.

 

anyone know if verizon fios has or is going to have NHL Network?

 

Peter Bondra retires and goes home ...

http://sports.espn.go.com/nhl/news/story?id=3085039&campaign=rss&source=ESPNHeadlines

BRATISLAVA, Slovakia -- NHL veteran and Slovakian star Peter Bondra retired from professional hockey Monday to become general manager of his country's national team.

Peter Bondra

Bondra

"I kept it a secret for a long time. They will know overseas only after this press conference," Bondra said, according to the Slovak national hockey association. "I hope I can help Slovakia win another medal at the world championship."

The 39-year-old Bondra played last season for the Chicago Blackhawks before becoming a free agent. He had 503 goals and had 389 assists in 1,081 NHL games, mostly for the Washington Capitals. He also played for the Ottawa Senators and Atlanta Thrashers.

His contract as general manger runs through 2008, when the hockey worlds are to take place in Canada. Bondra scored the decisive goal in the 4-3 victory over Russia at the 2002 hockey worlds in Sweden that gave Slovakia the title.

 

If you have DirecTV it's on channel 215.

 

Is it an HD only channel? I'm not getting it.

 

Jones gets two games ...

http://sports.espn.go.com/nhl/news/story?id=3085534&campaign=rss&source=ESPNHeadlines

PHILADELPHIA -- Flyers defenseman Randy Jones was suspended two games by the NHL on Monday for his violent hit on Boston's Patrice Bergeron, making him the third Philadelphia player suspended for a dangerous play this season.

"I'm disappointed," Flyers general manager Paul Holmgren said. "I think it is a situation that we see -- minus the injury to Patrice Bergeron -- I think we see quite often."

The 22-year-old Bergeron was injured after he was hammered to the boards face-first by Jones in the first period of Philadelphia's 2-1 victory over the Bruins.

Bergeron lost consciousness, was transported from the ice on a stretcher and was taken to the hospital where team physician, Dr. Bertram Zarins, diagnosed him with a concussion and a broken nose. No other serious injuries to Bergeron's head or neck were revealed by tests and he was released Sunday.

The suspension was handed down by NHL disciplinarian Colin Campbell.

"I think the reason was because Randy was just a little too aggressive on the player, in his viewpoint, on a player who was in a vulnerable position," Holmgren said.